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SDK group launches new LIB-packaging laminates for downsizing

Showa Denko Packaging Co Ltd has developed aluminum laminated films with electroconductivity to be used for packaging lithium ion batteries (LIBs) and a new technology to apply these electroconductive laminates to ultra-thin LIBs.

The graphene industry in 2014 and its prospects

The graphene industry has witnessed much activity over the past year. This article will discuss the latest developments in the graphene industry and will share our ten-year market projections.

Agreement to develop graphene-enhanced Li-ion battery for e-buses

Graphene NanoChem and Sync R&D have entered into an agreement to develop a 'next generation', graphene-enhanced lithium-ion battery for electric buses.

Printed Electronics in Japan (part I)

From July through September 2013 we have visited 35 companies and interviewed many delegates at our Printed Electronics Asia event in Tokyo as well as reviewing the lectures and talking to the lecturers. This article shares some of the trends in Japanese printed electronics and allied subjects that have emerged. It is only a taster from the huge database of information acquired and interpreted by IDTechEx analysts. Over the years, the task has been made difficult by the Japanese predilection for changing company names and this cannot help their business activity.

Printed electronics: the winner is the chemical industry

The chemical industry will end up with most of the added value from printed electronics, one of the fastest growing technologies in the world.

Silver nanowires as transparent conductive materials

In this article series, IDTechEx Research will critically examine the various technology options that are emerging to serve as transparent conductive films. IDTechEx will provide a detailed briefing on the technology attributes and manufacturing processes. IDTechEx will then offer a critical SWOT analyses and examine the current and future uses of the technology. Finally, IDTechEx will offer a briefing on key players commercialising the technology. IDTechEx Research will start by examining silver nanowires and will then continue with graphene, carbon nanotubes, micro-fine, metal mesh and PDOT:PSS.

Bayer MaterialScience exits carbon nanotube business

Bayer MaterialScience intends to focus its development activities more intently on topics that are closely linked to its core business. For that reason the company will bring its work on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to a close.